DC162 · Level 8 · 4 years

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

500

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About this course

This is a four-year chemistry degree with a focus on medicines and pharmaceuticals. You spend a lot of time in the lab using equipment like that used in industry.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers chemistry, physics, biology and maths with labs. Later years go deeper into organic, inorganic, physical and medicinal chemistry, spectroscopy and formulation. Final year includes drug design, advanced chemistry modules and a research project.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you do a paid INTRA placement with a company, research centre or government lab, and if you do not secure one there is an alternative module with field trips and workshops.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as process, development, analytical or research chemists in pharmaceutical, food and drink and similar industries, or go on to postgraduate study. The course is also recognised for teaching chemistry.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy chemistry and practical lab work and are interested in how medicines are made and tested.

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About Chemical Sciences

Study of chemical principles, organic, and analytical chemistry

These degrees provide a comprehensive understanding of chemical principles and processes, covering areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry. E.g. Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026500Published after the final round
2025 477477509
2024 485485521
2023 499499531

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O3
  • Lab Science subject or CS: Higher H5 or Ordinary O3

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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